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Macon, MO


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Macon, Missouri

Macon, Missouri, in Macon county, is 55 miles N of Columbia, Missouri (center to center) and 121 miles E of Kansas City, Missouri. The city has a population of 5,538.

The People and Families of Macon

In Macon, about 52% of adults are married. Lots of people in Macon live independently, in one-person housing.

The government tells us that the city features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Macon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Macon had a median family income of $36,633. Home offices are common in Macon.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Macon residents, with $1,500. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Macon Housing

In Macon, 67% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. And yes, you can rent a place in the city without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Macon, 90% of commuters drive to work. In Macon, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

Macon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMacon Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Macon Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Macon Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Macon, MO

Comparing Macon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population109
Female Share of the Population98
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Racial Diversity48
Well-Paid Single Women36
Well-Paid Single Men36
Male Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty46
People in Middle Class or Better46
College Educated Adults47
Median Family Income25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work47
Public Transportation Use25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Property Taxes95
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Housing Recently Built44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime76
Low Violent Crime44

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